Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Workforce Updates
Attend the Daytona State College Workforce Summit
May 28, 2026
Be part of the discussion to develop workforce solutions at the Daytona State College Workforce Summit 2026. The summit, themed “Learn to Earn Workforce Models for Today’s Economy,” will bring together educators, employers, economic developers, and community partners to discuss workforce solutions for high-demand industries
Economic Scene
Find Talent at the CareerSource Virtual Healthcare Job Fair
May 28, 2026
Healthcare-related employers looking to fill open positions are encouraged to sign up for CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia’s Virtual Healthcare Job Fair.
Economic Scene
Florida Early Stage Venture Conference Runs June 2-3
May 28, 2026
The Florida Venture Forum will bring entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, angel investors, professional advisors and industry leaders together for its annual Early Stage Venture Conference June 2 & 3
Tourism Updates
2026 West Volusia Tourism Address on May 28
May 19, 2026
In the next lineup of a Thursday Speaker Series, the DeLand and Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce will host a tourism address on May 28.
Tech Topics
Benefits of Cybersecurity That Go Beyond Safety to Financial Performance
May 19, 2026
Customer data, cloud systems, email, and software are all essential tools for small businesses. It’s important to safeguard these systems — and the data they contain — with a solid cybersecurity program.
Economic Scene
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
May 19, 2026
Since 2006, the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) has awarded nearly $1 million to its members through small business grants from the Growth Grants program. These $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs.
Workforce Updates
Sparton Job Fair at CareerSource Orange City Location
May 13, 2026
CareerSource Brevard Flager Volusia is hosting a recruiting event with Sparton DeLeon Springs at the CareerSource Orange City Career Center, 846 Saxon Blvd., from noon to 3 p.m. May 13 and 27.
Grants & Funding
Grant for Women-Owned Mental & Emotional Support Business
May 13, 2026
Are you a woman-owned mental & emotional support business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for women-owned businesses in the following categories...
Economic Scene
Taxpayers May Be Eligible for Tax Refunds from COVID-Era Penalties; Deadline is July 10 to Act
May 13, 2026
Millions of taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or abatements of penalties and interest that the IRS assessed during the nearly 3.5-year COVID-19 federal disaster period. Recent court decisions have raised questions about whether the IRS had the authority to assess certain penalties while federal disaster relief provisions were in effect.
Workforce Updates
Talent Recruitment Opportunities at ERAU’s Career Expo
April 29, 2026
Businesses are invited to join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as exhibitors at the ERAU 2026 Career EXPO on Oct. 6 at the ICI Center, Henderson Welcome Center, and the Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center in Daytona Beach.
